Moving and Handling for Home Carers

Course Overview

Qualification

Course Length

Moving and Handling for Home Carers

Half day

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to safely move people in a home care setting. Emphasis is placed on preserving the dignity of the person being cared for by means of good communication and by utilising the client's own functional mobility wherever possible.

Learners are introduced to the principles of moving and handling, including health and safety considerations. Various moving and handling manoeuvres are then demonstrated and practised.

Course Syllabus

Personal safety, health and dignity when moving a person

Warming up and The Power Position

Functional mobility

Communication with the client

Assisted shuffle

Assisted sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit

Assisted walking

How to use a transfer board

Safe use of a wheelchair

How to use a slide sheet

Principles of slings and hoists

Certification

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Moving and Handling for Home Carers certificate which is valid for three years.